The collection contains more than 300 Patriotic Civil War covers, mainly Union and unused, and eight letter press copies of blockade run invoices and letters. The covers are arranged by type in two albums, housed in slipcases. A description at the front of the first album indicates that most of the covers were produced during the early part of the war and were collected by James Wilson, a druggist in Tekonsha, Michigan.

.8 linear feet (2 albums and 1 half-size document box)

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